Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Director Karan Johar celebrated his 40th birthday with the who's who of the film industry on May 25.
Looking elegant in a well-fitted tuxedo, Johar walked the red carpet with his mother Hiroo.
The host of the evening was close friend and designer Manish Malhotra, who had planned the entire party, including the outfits for many of the guests!
Here's a look at the stars who arrived.
Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan
Image: Shah Rukh and Gauri KhanGood friend Shah Rukh Khan, who has been in the eye of controversy recently, arrived with wife Gauri.
Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao
Image: Kiran Rao and Aamir KhanAamir Khan arrived with wife Kiran Rao.
While most celebrities opted for evening gowns, Rao picked a sari for the evening.
Kajol and Tannisha
Image: Tannisha and KajolPriyanka Chopra
Image: Priyanka ChopraPriyanka Chopra looked stunning in her golden Dolce & Gabbana gown, and put to rest all the rumours about her alleged fallout with Karan Johar.
Karisma and Kareena Kapoor
Image: Karisma and Kareena KapoorSisters Karisma and Kareena Kapoor arrived together.
Karisma looked elegant in her black bandage dress while Kareena wore a short printed dress.
Hrithik and Sussanne Roshan
Image: Hrithik and Sussanne RoshanHrithik Roshan looked dapper in a grey suit, as he arrived with wife Sussanne.
Bipasha Basu
Image: Bipasha BasuTabu and Kalki Koechlin
Image: Tabu and Kalki KoechlinTabu made a rare appearance, and looked pretty in a pink maxi dress.
Kalki Koechlin, who had just returned from the Cannes film festival, wore a red gown.
Malaika and Amrita Arora
Image: Malaika and Amrita AroraMalaika Arora Khan wore a printed outfit with plunging neckline while her pregnant sister Amrita took the formal route.
Sonakshi Sinha
Image: Sonakshi SinhaSonakshi Sinha took a break from her Rowdy Rathore promotions, and decided to party with Karan Johar instead!
Jaya Bachchan
Image: Jaya BachchanThe Big Reunion
Image: Manyata Dutt, Sanjay Dutt, Owen Roncon, Priya Dutt, Namrata Dutt and Kumar GauravSanjay Dutt looked dashing in a white Pathani, as he arrived with wife Manyata.
Also present at the party were Sanju's sisters Priya Dutt, with her husband Owen Roncon, and Namrata Dutt, with her husband Kumar Gaurav.
Arpita Khan, Nargis Fakhri and Anushka Sharma
Image: Arpita Khan, Nargis Fakhri and Anushka SharmaActresses Anushka Sharma and Nargis Fakhri and Salman Khan's sister Arpita pose at the red carpet.
Though Salman was invited for the party, he could not attend as he was shooting abroad.
Ali Zafar and Imran Khan
Image: Ali Zafar, Ayesha Fazli, Avanatika Malik and Imran KhanAli Zafar and Imran Khan came with their wives Ayesha Fazli and Avantika Malik respectively. Both actors chose to wear a bow tie for the evening.
Parineeti Chopra and Vaibhavi Merchant
Image: Parineeti Chopra and Vaibhavi MerchantAsin, Parmeshwar Godrej and Simmi Garewal
Image: Asin, Parmeshwar Godrej and Simmi GarewalShamita Shetty, Dia Mirza and Urmila Matondkar
Image: Shamita Shetty, Dia Mirza and Urmila MatondkarShamita Shetty, Dia Mirza and Urmila Matondkar were also present at the party.
The Kapoors
Image: Left: Anil and Sunita Kapoor. Right: Rishi and Neetu Kapoor,Anil Kapoor was all smiles as he arrived with wife Sunita Kapoor.
Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza
Image: Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'SouzaNewlyweds Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza share a laugh, as they posed for the shutterbugs.
Rohit Shetty, Sajid Khan and Akshay Kumar
Image: Rohit Shetty, Sajid Khan and Akshay KumarDirector Rohit Shetty (who has signed up Johar's Chennai Express) turned up at the party, along with Akshay Kumar and Shahid Kapoor.
Raveena Tandon, Anil Thadani, Sonali Bendre, Golide Behl, Leander Paes and Rhea Pillai
Image: Raveena Tandon, Anil Thadani, Sonali Bendre, Golide Behl, Leander Paes and Rhea PillaiRaveena Tandon, Sonali Bendre and Rhea Pillai arrived with their respective husbands, Anil Thadani, Golide Behl and Leander Paes.
We Are Family!
Image: Jeetendra, Tusshar Kapoor, Ekta Kapoor and Shobha KapoorArjun Kapoor, Anshula Kapoor, Sanjay and Maheep Kapoor
Image: Arjun Kapoor, Anshula Kapoor, Sanjay and Maheep KapoorArjun Kapoor, who made his movie debut in the recent big hit Ishaqzaade, was seen with sister Anshula Kapoor, a friend and uncle Sanjay and Maheep Kapoor.
The Family Men!
Image: Boman Irani with wife Zenobia and Kayoze. Anupam Kher with Kirron Kherand Sikaner KherBoman Irani and Anupam Kher arrived with their respective families.
Boman's son Kayoze will be making his acting debut in Karan Johar's upcoming film Student Of The Year.
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